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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,806.40, 724,209.60 and 283,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,806.40, 724,209.60 and 283,222.40 is: 424,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,806.40 : 724,209.60 = 283,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,806.40/724,209.60 = 283,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,806.40x = 724,209.60 × 283,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,806.40x = 205,112,381,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,112,381,015.04/482,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,833.60

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